Professor Bob Austin

Founder and Chief Technical Advisor

Bob Austin is a career martial artists who founded two schools in Colorado. He is a practitioner of multiple martial arts and currently teaches an eclectic blend with his base being Kenpo. He decided long ago that he was not happy with the politics in the martial arts and founded an organization free of politics, styles, and organizational frustration.
Professor Austin founded the UMAAI with the one goal – to create unison within many martial art styles and ideals and continues to do that to this day.

Hanshi Ron Carlson

Senior Advisor

“My first introduction to the martial arts was in 1954 when, at the age of 17, I joined the U.S. Marine Corps and was introduced to hand to hand combat.” Ron was assigned as a military policeman in the San Diego area at the end of the Korean War. “A lot of G.I.’s were bringing back Martial Arts from Okinawa, Japan, Korea, and China. My first Kempo teacher was a brown belt in an Okinawan system and we would train in our off duty time and on weekends.”
Upon his return to the Denver area in 1958, there were only two martial arts schools in the area, both teaching Judo. In 1963, Ron’s Judo and Shotokan Karate instructor returned from a three week trip to California to announce that the school was changing to Kempo and Gung Fu. Ron has been in love with Kempo ever since.
“I was introduced to Mitose’s Kosho Shori Ryu Kempo in 1981. In around 1986 I merged the Kuo-Jen Lu Kung Fu system which was developed by a dear friend, Sifu Wayne Welsh and his senior student Sifu Ray Tarkington.” That merging gave birth to Gow-Ren-Lu (“The path to becoming a better human being”) Kempo and Gung Fu, the system that Ron has taught since 1994.

Senior Grand Master Don Phillip (Soke)

Senior Advisor

Started his training in Kamishin Jiu Jitsu in 1969 under Al Church Jr. On February 1st, 2002 Professor Phillip became the 17th inheritor of the system. Soke Phillip along with his son Soke Dai Scott Phillip continue to teach the art of Kamishin throughout the US. Including Colorado, Wyoming, Nevada, California. Nebraska, & South Dakota.
Nippon Kobudo Kamishin Ryu Jujitsu (Japanese Ancient Martial Way Devine Heart Style) is considered a non-classical style that is rich in classical Japanese tradition.
Kamishin Ryu Jujitsu is a consolidation of several forms of Japanese Jujitsu including the Shinyo Ryu, Takaguchi Ryu, Daiyoshin Ryu, Enrei Ryu, and Hakko Ryu. It is an Aiki-Jutsu form being performed in a circular application designed to immobilize the attacker by directing him to a face-down prone position. Though it is indeed aiki-jutsu, it is not to be confused with the modern Aikido art. Kamishin Ryu does not contain the same concepts of the Japanese word “Ki” as does the Aikido art.
In this regard and in other regards as well, Kamishin Ryu is different and apart from this very fine jujitsu form. Kamishin Ryu requires one to totally master the basic and advanced Kuzushi-Waza (Off-Balancing Techniques) and how to divert and/or lead the attacker in such a manner that he will fall.
The use of Mudo-Mawashi (the art of causing one to become non-aggressive by circular movement) is a key technique to be totally mastered. Twenty-five percent of all Kamishin Ryu throwing techniques and hold-down arts are based upon this movement. Close body contact is replaced by paring and guiding the attackers’ aggressive movements away from you. Many techniques encompass hidden hands striking of vital points of the attacker’s body while smoothly performing the art. Five percent of our arts contain leg usage to carry impact to the attacker’s body and limbs. The remaining part of this art covers muscle and nerve pressure points designed to cause short duration pain to the attacker permitting the Kamishin Ryu Jujitsuan the advantage for off-balancing or hold-down control.
Ukemi (Breakfalls) are somewhat different from the norm for the jujitsuan is strictly on their own, in full flight, with no assistance given them by the individual performing the art. Because of this important aspect, great care must be taken by Kamishin Ryu jujitsuans during practice to avoid in-flight collisions between fellow airborne jujitsuans. Many of our takedowns and trhowing arts actually drive the attacker forcefully to the floor. Therefore speedy breakfall application by the individual being thrown is highly important.
In most of our arts, the attacker is driven face/head first into the floor. We, therefore, train ourselves to be able to roll our bodies just prior to impact to lessen the degree of impact sustained injury. Falling is not to be taken lightly, even by the most advanced Kamishin Ryu jujitsuan. Breakfall practice is a must for all jujitsuans prior to engaging in serious practice. In the Kamishin Ryu form, it is used to warm-up the body to avoid injury from strain and to permit free-flowing movements during practice.

“Kenpo” Joe Rebelo

Technical Advisor

Joseph P. Rebelo II is the Senior Instructor of Rebelo’s Kenpo Karate (which includes the NINDORYU FUDOSHIN KOBUKAI and the WU TANG DRAGON MASTER KUNG FU ACADEMY – Wu Tang Lung Si Gung Kung Fu Kwoon). He has been involved in Martial Arts for over 52 years.

As an instructor, Mr. Rebelo has taught for almost half a century in Massachusetts. His current focus is on long-distance advanced students as well as local individuals. He is considered by many to be a “Walking encyclopedia of Martial arts”.

As a tournament competitor, Mr. Rebelo was in the top ten for both KRANE (Karate Referees Association of New England) & PKL (Professional Karate League) in 1989 where he was listed in “Karate Illustrated” magazine and was the first top-ten rated competitor performing Mr. Parker’s Forms in tournaments in New England.

A noted martial arts historian, Mr. Rebelo is frequently asked for information on various arts and has been quoted in texts as well as on the internet as a valued resource on martial arts history. He has one of the largest martial arts book, magazine, and video collections in the United States. He created Television programs “Martial Arts Today TV”, “Self Defense & You”, and “Rebelo’s Kenpo Karate”.

Mr. Rebelo Presently holds the following ranks / titles in the martial arts:
*10th Degree Black Belt in Kempo (recognized by Kempo international) Chinese-Hawaiian Kenpo (George Pesare/Nick Cerio Lineage) , Nindo Ryu Kobujutsu, Shao Choy Hung Kung Fu [Chin Na-5 Animal Style-Chuan Fa] (Inheiritor of style)
*9th Degree BLACK BELT (Master of the art) in Ed Parker’s American Kenpo Karate (AKWA certified)&David German’s T.A.I.(Transitional Action Incorporated)
*7th Degree BLACK BELT (SHICHIDAN) in Nindo Ryu Iaijutsu
*6th Degree BLACK BELT (ROKUDAN) in Nindo Ryu Jujutsu,Goshin Jujutsu, Okinawan Kempo & Shorin Ryu
*5th Degree BLACK BELT (GODAN) in Karazenpo Goshinjutsu & Chuan Fa/Kempo (Bill Gregory’s Kajukenpo-Pai Lum) & Nindo Ryu Atemido
*4th Degree BLACK BELT (YODAN) in Nindo Ryu Gendai Ninjutsu [Taijutsu]
*1st Degree BLACK BELT (YEEDAN) in Tai Chuan Tao
*1st Degree BLACK BELT in Tae Kwon Do
*5TH Degree BLACK BELT (GODAN) in George Elmer’s American Chinese Kenpo Karate [Technical Advisor]
*1st Degree BLACK BELT (SHODAN) in
Mark Shuey’s Canemaster Curriculum
*SHIR FU (INSTRUCTOR) in Northern Shaolin Praying Mantis [LIU HO {SIX HARMONY}, CHI SHING {SEVEN STAR} & BA FA OR BA BU {EIGHT STEP} KUNG FU/KUO SHU/WU SHU
(6TH LEVEL -White Dragon Kung Fu association certified)
*SHIR FU in Tai Chi Chuan (Wu’s Short 24, Yang’s Long 108, and Chen’s Short 24 Forms
*INSTRUCTOR in American-Filipino Arnis-Escrima-Kali Training System
*1st Degree Black Belt in Feliciano “Kimo” Fereira’s Kempo Jutsu Kai
*Honorary 1st Degree Black Belt in Raven Kenpo Jujitsu (Technical Advisor)
*Member of the Kenpo “Yudanshakai” (Black Belt Society) by GGM Al Tracy
*World Combat Arts Federation Massachusetts Representative
*Kempo International
USA Representative & Vice President
*United Martial Arts Alliance International
Member & Technical Advisor
*Coalition of Ancestrial Martial Arts International
Member & Massachusetts Representative
*Kempo Jutsu International
Member and board member
*Member of Society of Ancient Warriors
*Member Mo Lum Combat Arts Society
*Kokusai Nihon Bugei Rengokai
Board Member &Kancho(division head)-Nihon Kempo division
*Member of Kenpo Arts Alliance
*Northeast USA representative & Kempo Team USA-International Kempo Federation

Allie Alberigo

Senior Advisor

Allie began his martial arts training in 1968 in a martial art style called Judo and Karate under one of the first multi-school locations – Jerome Mackey. At the age of 7 years old he attained a junior Black Belt when the school suddenly closed. Fortunately, during this time period, he also trained periodically with his cousin in the art of Aikido. His cousin a prominent martial artist also guided him to the rank of Black Belt earning his second Black Belt in Aikido.

Allie then met another teacher in the art of Shotokan Karate – studying to the rank of Brown Belt during high school. Allie became disheartened with the level of training due to lack of discipline within the class and decided to leave the school.

Throughout this time he was an avid reader of Black Belt Magazine and Inside Kung Fu and by chance was very lucky to run into his next teacher Tuhon Chris Sayoc of the Sayoc Fighting system of Kali/Arnis. Allie soon became a student and ended up training for many years as a direct student.

Eventually, he was handed the keys to the school and told it was his reward after many years of dedicated training. Allie decided after teaching for two years, running the school and owning a business all while going to high school and pursuing a career in the music industry, he wanted to go back to being a student and decided to close the school.

His thirst for martial arts education didn’t stop there, he continued going to martial arts tournaments competing as well as watching. He was enamored by one individual who seemed to perform the martial arts exactly as Allie wanted. His name was Shihan Felix Vazquez. As destiny played its part, Allie was driving in his truck during work hours and saw a school in Deer Park Long Island, with a grand opening sign in the front window. Allie stopped in and met his soon to be good friend Shihan Robert Hernandez. The connection was interesting, Robert Hernandez was Shihan Vazquez’s top student, it seemed that Karma played its part. Allie began training, but soon after Shihan Robert closed the school due to the travel schedule, commuting from Queens 5 days per week, being a parent and working full time. Allie was encouraged by Shihan Hernandez to continue training and he gained a personal invitation and started to travel to Ridgewood, Queens 6 days per week to train directly under the master instructor at the headquarters of the Circle of One system. Allie along with a few others continued to reach the highest ranking ever bestowed by Shihan Vazquez’s students and the title of Renshi Master Instructor and the rank of 4th degree Black Belt. There are only a handful of students at that rank to this day.

During his training with Shihan Vazquez who is now known as Soke Vazquez, Allie had traveled the world competing on Shihan’s International Ninjutsu Demo team. Allie became a champion in the tournament circuit for many years attaining Grand Championship Titles and hundreds of first place wins in Self Defense, Weapons, and Fighting. At some point, Shihan Vazquez, and some of his top students were invited to a seminar which would be a defining moment for Allie. Allie was to meet the Japanese Grandmaster by the name of Shoto Tanemura for the first time. Allie was amazed at Tanemura Soke’s technique and made a decision to train with him. He asked permission from Soke Vazquez and started traveling to Japan. Since then he has been working diligently to continue to further his own system called 21st Century Ninjutsu. Allie can be reached at [email protected].

Sensei Philip Jauch

President & Head of Day to Day Operations

Philip made great friendships and found a passion for martial arts while finding a healthy physical program over a decade ago. His exposure to multiple arts through the IBBA connection to United Martial Arts Alliance expanded his horizons to train in Tai Ji, Progressive Arnis (Lakan and certified instructor), Brazilian JuJitsu (blue belt), International Kenpo Karate Jujitsu (4th Degree Black Belt), Kamishin JuJitsu (4th Degree Black Belt) and Tui Na. Philip’s passion and commitment have led him to become a school owner and the President of UMAAI as he continues his journey as a student. Sensei Jauch is excited to continue and expand the legacy of International Black Belt Academies and United Martial Arts Alliance International started by Professor Austin.

Kyoshi Neil Hourston

European Director

The UMAAI European Director is Kyoshi Neil Hourston, 8th Dan Kempo and JuJitsu. Kyoshi commenced the study of the Martial Arts in 1985, he is a Professional Martial Arts instructor, founder of the Scottish Kempo Academy and the Yoshin Kempo Self-Defence system. Kyoshi is also the founder of the Northern Budo Alliance, the World Martial Arts Society and is a member of various Martial Arts organizations.

Some of the Grandmasters who have awarded Kyoshi Black Belt status are: Professor James Muro, 10th Dan Kenpo / 9th Dan JuJitsu, Hanshi Ron Carlson, 10th Dan Kempo, Soke Andrew McGill, 10th Dan Kenpo, Soke Robert Clark, 9th Dan JuJitsu and Hanshi Peter Browne, 9th Dan Kempo JuJitsu. Kyoshi Hourston’s Mentor is Professor James Muro. Kyoshi is widely known as a talented and dynamic International Martial Arts instructor who has taught and trained at seminars in the UK, Italy, USA, Portugal, Spain, Canada, Sweden and Holland. His practical teachings are based on Nightclub security experience.

Kyoshi Helen Beattie

Assistant European Director

Kyoshi Helen Beattie, 7th Dan Kempo, and JuJitsu. Kyoshi is Senior Coach of the Scottish Kempo Academy and commenced study of the Martial Arts in 1988. She has received awards from numerous international instructors including her current Kempo and JuJitsu ranks from her Mentor – Professor James Muro, 10th Dan Kenpo / 9th Dan JuJitsu, Hanshi Ron Carlson, 10th Dan Kempo and other Grandmasters.

Kyoshi is a fighter who is battling to recover from a near-death brain collapse, she is widely respected as a leading and competent female International Martial Arts instructor who has taught and trained at events in the UK, Italy, USA, Portugal, Spain, Canada, Sweden and Holland. With achieving a high level of excellence, Kyoshi Beattie is a role-model and inspiration for many female Martial Artists. Few females climb to the level which she has reached in the Martial Arts!

Shihan Pedro Porem

Portugal Representative

Pedro Porem6th DAN IN KOSHO-RYU KENPO

6th DAN IN CHOW-HOON GOSHIN JITSU

Pedro Miguel Porém Ferreira was born in Alhandra, Portugal, in 1972 and has from early on been a martial arts enthusiast. At the age of six he began to learn Judo at the ‘Juventude Alhandrense’ youth group.

With his enrollment in the military school ‘Colégio Militar’ in 1982 he was given the opportunity to learn other martial arts and combat sports alongside Judo, such as Boxing, Ju-Jitsu, Archery and Karate. Combined with his military education, this contributed greatly to his development as a martial artist as far as respect, honesty and humility are concerned.

In 1987 he began to learn Full-Contact and Karate Shotokan, and had his first contact with Kenpo.

From 1988 onwards Kenpo became his martial art of choice and in 1994 he brought Kosho-Ryu Kenpo to Portugal, founding the APKK (Portuguese Kosho-Ryu Kenpo Association) which in turn gave origin to the FPKK (Portuguese Kosho-Ryu Kenpo Federation).

Nevertheless, he has always practiced other martial arts along with Kosho-Ryu Kenpo, such as Aikido, Ju-Jitsu, Tai Chi Chuan, Kick-Boxing, Kung-Fu, Chow-Hoon Goshin Jitsu and Taekwondo (among others), since he believes that no martial art is better than any other; instead, they form a unified whole.

As well as constantly travelling the world in order to deepen his knowledge, Shihan Pedro Porém is frequently invited to give training or internships, namely in Spain, England, Scotland, Cyprus, Sweden and the United States of America (Las Vegas, San Francisco, Santa Clara, Santa Rosa, San Jose and Hawaii).

Besides practicing several martial arts, and with the purpose of developing in Kosho-Yoga and the Healing Arts, he has taken a number of courses: Shiatsu, Sports Massage, Relaxation Massage, Indian Head Massage, Reiki, Karuna, and Hypnotherapy.

In conclusion, and apart from his vast experience and knowledge, we can say that the Shihan’s strongest trait is humility. Furthermore, even though he has been dedicated to teaching since 1991, he still considers himself “a humble student”.

Henrik Nilsson

Sweden Representative

Henrik Nilsson is an all-round martial artist, who is especially renowned for his ability to make martial arts clean and simple to the worldwide market. He is a warm, affectionate and caring person who is highly motivated to care about and motivate people and see the best in people. Although he is a requested instructor, he continues to be a “humble student.”

Curriculum Vitae

Active in martial arts since 1989 Founded Swedish Combat in 1993

Jiujitsu
Title: Kyoshi, 2007-01-24

6 Dan, 2011-10-08

Ad. degrees 2 Dan Kickboxning, 2004-02-15 1 Dan Kickboxning, 2002 1 Dan Taekwondo (WTF), 2004-04-10 Green Belt Sholin Wu Shu, 2004-11-26

Ad. merits
WTF Taekwondo Instructor: E-3 (No: 0845), 2010-03-30

Reiki Master, 2003-10-03

Director: Helsingborg Combat Academy, 1995 – 2004

Director: Helsingborg Martial Arts Academy, 2004 – 2007

President: World Martial Arts Society, 2002 – 2007

Books

Swedish Combat, 2011 (400 pages. Eng.)

Films

Wmas pr-film, 2005

Mastering the LifeForce, 2005 Striking Points, 2006

Martial Arts – The Essentials, 2007 (DVD) Trademarks

Swedish Combat®, 2000

World Martial Arts Society® (Wmas), 2002

LifeForce®, 2003

Memberships

World Jiujitsu Federation 1990 – 1996

World Kobudo Federation1996 – 1997

World Martial Arts Society 2001 (Lifetime membership)

Jiu-Jitsu International 2003 (Lifetime membership)

National Association of Professional Martial Artists 2004

Kyusho International 2006 – 2007

Soshi Claudio Artusi

Italy Representive

Claudio Artusi has been training in the martial arts since 1965. He has committed himself to the life long study and research of various martial arts. He travels extensively every year to train with top instructors from around the world. His training has taken him to various places including Japan, Finland, France, Scotland, England, Poland, Lithuania, and the US. Soshi Artusi was born in Venice, Italy, in February of 1955. He started his study of Martial Arts very young. After completing his formal schooling, Artusi specialized in agro-industrial sectors and he has become an expert mycologist, wine specialist and an expert gastronome.

He is also well respected for his knowledge of Refined Venetian Art of 1900 and is an impassioned Old Japanese Weapons Collector. Soshi Artusi has become an Honorary Member of great many Organizations of Martial Arts and is a noted expert on Japanese philosophy and has received many honors, including having been appointed “Knight of the Roman Eagle”. At present, he works for Ministry of Health.

Soshi Claudio Artusi promotes many events in his country and he is highly esteemed for his sincerity and reliability. In 2011 he received from the CSEN (Promotional Sports Centre) the title of “Knight of the Sport” He is an author of books on martial arts, and writes for various sports magazines. We are honored to have him as part of our United Martial Arts Alliance International Family. His motto is Always in Budo Spirit, …with Peace and Harmony.